The most widespread pink-legged gull in North America, the herring is common in the east and mainly a winter visitor in the west. Hybrids can be locally common (mainly in the wescat). Polytypic.

Conservation body NatureScot has said it is happy to discuss what gull management measures can be taken in the Borders after ...

lesser black-backed gull, herring gull, common gull and black-headed gull. During the colder months, small numbers of Mediterranean gulls, scarcely seen in Hertfordshire, also fly in, the trust said.